2026061131-3601-2601_Negotiated Rulemaking_26-6.pdf

IDAPA 31 - IDAHO PUBLIC UTILITIES COMMISSION
31.36.01 — POLICIES AND PRESUMPTIONS FOR SMALL WATER COMPANIES
DOCKET NO. 31-3601-2601
NOTICE OF INTENT TO PROMULGATE RULES— NEGOTIATED RULEMAKING
AUTHORITY.In compliance with Sections 67-5220(1)and 67-5220(2),Idaho Code,notice is hereby given that this
agency intends to promulgate rules and desires public comment and input prior to initiating formal rulemaking
procedures. This negotiated rulemaking action is authorized pursuant to Sections 61-303, 61-315, 61-501, 61-502,
61-503,61-507,and 61-523,Idaho Code,with regard to valuation and service.
MEETING SCHEDULE:A negotiated rulemaking meeting will be held as follows:
Thursday,June 11,2026
9:00 a.m. (MT)
In person:
Idaho Public Utilities Commission
11331 W. Chinden Blvd.,Bldg. 8,Ste 201-A
Boise,ID 83714
Virtual:
Teams
Meeting ID: 256 551 098 09144
Passcode: aV2wg2BU
Phone:
1-208-985-2810
enter conference number 735 141 600#
The meeting site(s)will be accessible to persons with disabilities, if needed. Requests for accommodation must
be made not later than five(5)days prior to the meeting to the agency address below.
METHOD OF PARTICIPATION: Those interested in participating in the negotiated rulemaking process are
encouraged to attend the scheduled meeting in person or through Microsoft Teams.For those who cannot participate
by attending the meeting,written comments may be submitted to the Idaho Public Utilities Commission by email at
[e-mail]. Written comments may also be submitted using the Idaho Public Utilities Commission' s
Case Comment Form:https://puc.idaho.gov/Form/CaseComment.Case No.RUL-U-26-02.
DESCRIPTIVE SUMMARY AND STATEMENT OF PURPOSE: In accordance with Idaho Code Section 67-
5292, the Commission is reviewing IDAPA 31.36.01 to assess whether the content of the rule chapter is still
necessary. As part of negotiated rulemaking the Commission will explore repealing this rule chapter because it
appears to be no longer necessary given that the definition of a"small water company" is outdated, and the rule's
presumption that all system assets are contributed capital may no longer align with how some systems are financed
and operated today. Repealing this chapter will allow the Commission to address capital-investment issues on a
case-by-case basis through existing rate-recovery filings, ensuring more accurate and appropriate regulatory
treatment.
ASSISTANCE ON TECHNICAL QUESTIONS, SUBMISSION OF WRITTEN COMMENTS, OBTAINING
DRAFT COPIES: For assistance on technical questions concerning this negotiated rulemaking, contact Taylor
Thomas at 208-401-8894. Materials pertaining to the negotiated rulemaking can be found on the Idaho Public
Utilities Commission website at the following web address:https://puc.idaho.gov/case/Details/7756.
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IDAHO PUBLIC UTILITIES COMMISSION Docket No. 31-3601-2601
Policies &Presumptions for Small Water Companies Negotiated Rulemaking
Anyone may submit written comments regarding this negotiated rulemaking. All written comments must be
directed to the undersigned and must be delivered on or before June 24,2026.
DATED this 1 st day of May,2026.
Monica Barrios-Sanchez,Commission Secretary
Idaho Public Utilities Commission
11331 W. Chinden Blvd.,Bldg. 8, Ste 201-A
Boise,ID 83714
P.O.Box 83720
[phone] Office
[phone] Fax
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